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The book explores the challenges of communicating complex ideas to the general public, emphasizing that wisdom often fails to resonate with those who prioritize personal interests over collective benefits. It highlights the limitations of popular language in conveying nuanced concepts and critiques the difficulty individuals face in appreciating the long-term advantages of good governance, especially when it requires short-term sacrifices. The text delves into the disconnect between intellectual discourse and the practical realities of societal engagement.
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The Social Contract, Jean-Jacques Rousseau
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- The Social Contract
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jean-Jacques Rousseau
- Publisher
- Cosimo Classics
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 144
- ISBN13
- 9781605203980
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Political Science & Politics, Philosophical Topics, Legal Topics, Philosophy, France, Society, Enlightenment
- First published
- 1762
- Original title
- Du contrat social ou principes du droit politique
- Rating
- 3.85 out of 5
- Description
- The book explores the challenges of communicating complex ideas to the general public, emphasizing that wisdom often fails to resonate with those who prioritize personal interests over collective benefits. It highlights the limitations of popular language in conveying nuanced concepts and critiques the difficulty individuals face in appreciating the long-term advantages of good governance, especially when it requires short-term sacrifices. The text delves into the disconnect between intellectual discourse and the practical realities of societal engagement.